How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Missouri?

GSA lodging allowances in Missouri range by destination; in Kansas City the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,104 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,468.

Does Missouri tax travel nurse income?

Graduated income tax up to 4.7%. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Missouri

Graduated income tax up to 4.7%

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 2 Missouri destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Kansas City	$4,104	$1,468	$7,280	$7,908

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology